The 30-second version The overhead is your putaway on any high ball or short lob — one of the seven fundamental shots. Footwork first: turn sideways and shuffle back under the ball. Never backpedal — it’s the #1 cause of…
The 30-second version A volley is hitting the ball out of the air before it bounces — the shot you’ll hit most at the kitchen line. The three types: block (still paddle, absorb pace), punch (short, firm push), and roll…
The 30-second version New England’s long winters make indoor pickleball essential — dedicated clubs, rec centers, and gyms keep you playing year-round. Find indoor courts through our court directory, local rec centers and YMCAs, and dedicated pickleball clubs — and…
The 30-second version You improve faster by drilling than by only playing games — games give you a few reps of each shot; drilling gives you dozens. The highest-leverage drills target the soft game: dinks, the third-shot drop, and resets.…
The 30-second version Pickleball has its own colorful vocabulary — this glossary defines the terms you’ll actually hear on court. Start with the essentials: the kitchen, the dink, the third-shot drop, and volley. Each term links to a full guide…
The 30-second version Pickleball is the ideal sport for seniors — low-impact, social, and easy to learn. Over 60% of US players are 55+. Benefits: cardio, balance, coordination, and social connection — with far less joint stress than tennis or…
The 30-second version Pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum. There are two origin stories for the name: the “pickle boat” (a rowing term for a boat crewed by leftover…
The 30-second version A pickleball court is 20 ft wide by 44 ft long — the same for singles and doubles. The net is 36 inches high at the sidelines and 34 inches at the center. The kitchen (non-volley zone)…
The 30-second version Pickleball is played on a much smaller court (about a quarter the size), with a solid paddle and a plastic ball, an underhand serve, and its own to-11 scoring. It’s easier on the body and easier to…
The 30-second version Both are paddle sports, but they’re quite different. Pickleball uses an open, badminton-sized court, a plastic ball, and a solid paddle. Padel is played on an enclosed court with walls you can play off, using a depressurized…
